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What’s the Best Way to Play Stardew Valley? PC vs. Console vs. Mobile?

Post author:mrdavepizza
Post published:February 20, 2025
Post category:GUIDES & MODS

Stardew Valley is one of the most beloved farming simulation games--a true indie classic, and I have covered it many times throughout this website and my YouTube channel. But with a game so popular comes the push for many different versions, systems, and formats to play—PC, Console, and Mobile—so, how do you decide which platform is best for you? In this guide, based on my latest YouTube video, I'll break down the pros and cons of each version to help you find the perfect fit for your play style! I have played this game on each type of system, and…

Still Dropping into Minecraft to Check on my Farm

Post author:mrdavepizza
Post published:April 29, 2023
Post category:GAME REVIEWS

Ah, yes, a glorious sunrise in Minecraft valley amongst the idling cattle, rolling waters, and orange pattern of rain among my hermit-bound existence in the randomly generated terrain. For the record, I don't totally remember exactly what it was that I set out to do to do with all this stuff. There is definitely stuff in this game though--glorious stuff! First off, relax. Also, if you need to relax you might want to try creative mode when you first start the game. There are two modes, survival, and creativity. Survival includes fleeing and thumping creatures with sticks of all sorts,…

If You Like Starship Troopers and Anime, Check out Stories From Sol

Post author:mrdavepizza
Post published:September 27, 2022
Post category:DEMO REVIEWS GAME REVIEWS VISUAL NOVELS

Thank you to Space Colony Studios for reaching out to me about this upcoming interactive fiction demo for Stories From Sol: Part 1 Gun-Dog. I'm so excited to tell you all about this new demo. It has touches of retro nostalgia, with a sci-fi storylines, and the beginning of a really good series.

Xbox Game Pass Is THE Place for Free(ish) Indies

Post author:mrdavepizza
Post published:July 5, 2022
Post category:GUIDES & MODS

I'm not attempting to upsell you the service--although I'd certainly take credit, simply because it's truly one of the best gaming services out there and sells itself. You need Game Pass if you play major game titles or even indies, it's just a must to keep up. You can play day-one releases as well as past releases from Bethesda, EA, as well as tons of mid-tier indies. The setup is easy so I'll just make a quick reference here if you're wishing to try it out.

Rotund Zero is a Super Cheap Preview of the Rotund Franchise

Post author:mrdavepizza
Post published:May 12, 2022
Post category:GAME REVIEWS

Back with another Indie Game Collective showcase for Rotund Zero. It's a precision platformer with a Game Boy monochrome style that uses directional keys only to solve puzzle levels made of bouncing blocks. It's only $1.99 on Steam at the moment and encourages problem-solving in timed runs. You have 5 minutes to complete as many levels as possible, and there are 26 levels, 1 for every letter of the alphabet! You'll be on your toes to speedrun all of those levels, but the pressure is mild. Watch the YouTube video at the top of this article to see me run, a genuine but beginner, 5-minute run. I've been trying to cover more Game Boy-style retro games, so thank you to the developer and publisher Dahku for providing the key!

Moonlighter is a Much Better Game Than I Thought

Post author:mrdavepizza
Post published:March 10, 2022
Post category:GAME REVIEWS

The game Moonlighter is a combination rogue-lite dungeon-crawler mixed with trade simulation and story-rich RPG elements. This timeless, beautifully rendered pixel top-down was released by Digital Sun in 2018, and is available on most platforms.

The Gunk is Simply a Kinda Random 3D World Game on Game Pass, But I Enjoyed It

Post author:mrdavepizza
Post published:December 20, 2021
Post category:GAME REVIEWS

Discovered through Game Pass, I'm rather fond of this new title, The Gunk, from Image and Form/Thunderful Development, just launched a few days ago. It fits neatly into the category of games I usually enjoy which are casual character development, soft sci-fi, and familiar mechanics of resource collecting games. And this version of those styles is well presented here. While the game is really very straightforward without much need for introduction, a quality I appreciate, I'll share some highlights on my experience playing through the first few areas plus what you should know about this game.

Fugl is a fun little nature themed indie game

Post author:mrdavepizza
Post published:July 8, 2021
Post category:GAME REVIEWS

The word Fugl means bird in Norwegian. Fugl is a casual sandbox indie game created by a small group of dedicated developers. Its story is whatever you make it, and the gameplay is most certainly endorsed by all birds. I started as a colorful neutral voxel bird in a voxel world and glide through the treetops and oceans, plus more. Interact with your environment to test new experiences. Transform into other birds, try neat stunts, and listen to the pleasant music that guides you through the map. To the skies!

Space Mechanic Simulator is a Really Terrific space sim I Tried

Post author:mrdavepizza
Post published:April 27, 2021
Post category:DEMO REVIEWS

Let's talk about an upcoming space game! Space Mechanic Simulator is a 3D space sim set in, you guessed, outer space. So far, this game is still in development, but that may have changed by the time you read this. It is currently in development with a demo on steam that I am reviewing here. Your job is to repair space stations, spaceships, and presumably other space vehicles with a sophisticated drill and a meter. Obtain parts from drones or 3D print them. Once you have detected the malfunctioning equipment, remove it and replace it.

Lab Rags is a Freebie Hidden Gem By Students With a Unique Feature

Post author:mrdavepizza
Post published:April 10, 2021
Post category:FREE GAME REVIEWS GAME REVIEWS

Lab Rags is an upcoming title from the student project studio Salt Mine Studios. It is an art-deco era puzzle level game that shares mechanics with games like Portal and its descendants. Get started right away as a mechanical android with a neat gun similar to the classic gravity gun. You can advance within the game by respawning and then grabbing your previous housing to fling at door-opening buttons, traverse over spike pits, and even build structures like stairs out of crushed cubes made from your metal leftovers. The environments and music are very charming, and it is an appropriate level of challenge and enjoyment.